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THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HPAO NEWSLETTERVolume 25UA HealthProfessionsAdvising OfficeNewsletterMARCH2017ROpen House EventsMany health professional schools are hosting open houses during the spring for prospective students. Visiting thecampus of a potential school is a great way to learn more about its program, history, and community. Listed beloware upcoming open house events in Alabama that you may find of interest:Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine March 24th, Auburn– for pre-medical students.USA’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies April 3rd, Mobile– for pre-physician assistant students.Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine April 8th, Auburn– for pre-veterinary students.McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University April 21st, Birmingham– for pre-pharmacy students.USA’s Department of Occupational Therapy April 21st, Mobile– for pre-occupational therapy students.Samford College of Health Sciences April 29th, Birmingham– for pre-health students.Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine May 5th, Dothan– for pre-medical students.Please visit your prospective school’s website for instructions on how to althEmail:prehealth@ua.eduJoin our listserv!This is how we send out importantinfo to pre-health students.

UA HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING OFFICE NEWSLETTERMarch 20172Mock InterviewsInterviews are one-on-one, 30 minute sessions that allow you to get feedback and ask questions that you may have.Interviews are typically offered to sophomores because by your sophomore year you should be able to havedemonstrated academic and co-curricular commitment to your health professional aspirations. These interviewsallow students to get constructive feedback and make SIGNIFICANT CHANGES prior to applying to a healthprofessional school.Attention Pre-Medical Sophomore Students:Mr. Mark Scott from the University of South Alabama’sCollege of Medicine will be conducting Sophomore MockInterviews on Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday, March 29th in 200 Clark Hall. Interviews will befrom 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be available at the front desk of 200 Clark Hall after 9 a.m. onMonday, March 20th.Attention ALL Pre-Medical Students:Ms. Leslie Dickens, Director of Medical School Admissions, fromthe University of Mississippi School of Medicine will beconducting mock interviews with all pre-medical students whoare Mississippi residents. Students may be in any year of their collegiate studies. Interviews will be onFriday, March 10th in 200 Clark Hall. Interviews will be from 8:30 a.m. until 12 Noon. Sign-up sheets will beavailable at the front desk of 200 Clark Hall after 9 a.m. on Friday, March 3rd.Attention Pre-Physician Assistant Sophomore Students:Mrs. Nancy Dunn from the University of South Alabama’sPhysician Assistant Studies Program will be conducting Sophomore Mock Interviewson Thursday, March 23rd and Friday, March 24th in 200 Clark Hall. Interviews will befrom 8:30 a.m. until 12 Noon.Sign-up sheets will be available at the front desk of 200 Clark Hall onFriday, March 10th after 9 a.m.Rural Medical Scholars ProgramThe Rural Medical Scholars Program (RMSP) is based in Tuscaloosa andconducted by the College of Community Health Sciences, a branch of theUniversity of Alabama’s School of Medicine. As part of the RMSP pre-med experience, Scholars take graduatelevel courses; participate in farm field trips; shadow rural physicians; conduct or assist with health fairs andscreenings or other community service projects, and attend lectures and workshops pertaining to rural community health topics. If you are interested in learning more about the RMSP program, pleasevisit: https://cchs.ua.edu/ruralprograms/.

UA HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING OFFICE NEWSLETTERMarch 20173Important DatesMARCH 2017MONTUES6 Sophomore WorkshopWEDTHURSFRI1 Sophomore Workshop2378 Sophomore Workshop9 Mrs. Leslie Dickens,UMMC PersonalStatement Workshop, 7p.m., Lloyd 3810 Mock Interviews withMrs. Leslie Dickens,UMMC14151617Ms. Aise Cannon,Assistant Director ofPCOM-GA will speak @HOSA meeting at 7 p.m. in120 Lloyd.13S P R I N GB R E A K20 Sophomore Workshop 2122 Sophomore Workshop 23 Mock Interviews withMrs. Nancy Dunn, USANew College Open HousePhysician Assistant5-6 p.m., 215 LloydStudies24 Mock Interviews withMrs. Nancy Dunn, USAPhysician AssistantStudies27 Course Registrationbegins.29 Mock Interviews withMr. Mark Scott, USASchool of Medicine3128 Mock Interviews withMr. Mark Scott, USASchool of Medicine30 Biology Career Fair,5-7 p.m. in Smith Hall*Deadline for all 2018 Cyclematerials to be uploaded toBlackboard.Find your Pre-Health Advisor by the first letter of your last name. Visit http://appointment.as.ua.eduto schedule an appointment.Ms. Lanna Johnson,Mrs. Eve Machado,Mrs. Latandra Smith,Mrs. Marian Denham,A-FG-LM-ST-Z

Find out how you cancreate your own major at UA!NEW COLLEGEOPEN HOUSEWednesday, March 22nd5:00 pm-6:00 pm215 Lloyd HallFriday, March 24th1:00 pm-2:00 pm215 Lloyd HallMarch 22nd5:00-5:10 New College overview5:10-5:30 Meet w/ NC Students5:30-6:00 Meet w/ NC faculty6:00 PM Optional tour of NCGame LabMarch 24th1:00-1:10 New College overview1:10-1:30 Meet w/ NC Students1:30-2:00 Meet w/ NC faculty2:00 PM Optional tour of NCGame Lab

2017–2018 Important PCAT DatesRegistrationand ScheduleDeadline*LateRegistrationand ndowRegistrationOpensJuly 201718–19March 112:01 a.m. CTMay 19July 5July 7SeptemberMarch 17–812:01 a.m. CTJuly 10August 23August 25Oct. 23–31 September 5Nov. 1–3 12:01 a.m. CTOctober 6October 11October 13November 3December 13December 15January20183–4March 112:01 a.m. CTAll Deadlines by 11:59 p.m. CT* Register with PCAT and schedule with Pearson VUE, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.** Last day for registering with PCAT and scheduling with Pearson VUE (late fees apply).The “Late Registration and Schedule” deadline will result in additional fees (nonrefundable), with noguarantee that you will get your preferred testing date, time, or location.*** To receive a partial refund, cancel your seat at Pearson VUE and cancel your registration on the PCAT site.800.622.3231 PCATweb.info

Save the DateThe Lincoln memorial university – DeBusk College of OsteopathicMedicinePHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMCordially invites you to attend thePHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMInformation SESSIONSaturday, March 18, 201710:00 AM – 12:00pmLearn about PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, speak with current Facultyand StudentsSee our state-of-the-art facilitiesLMU-DCOM PA was established on May 2009, on the campus ofLincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. With thebeautiful Cumberland Mountains serving as the backdrop, LMU-DCOMis one of the newest and most prominent buildings on campus. Qualityeducational programs are delivered through experienced faculty utilizinginnovative teaching methods and state-of-the-art technology. LMUDCOM is fully committed to meeting the health care needs of thecommunity and beyond with excellence in teaching, patient care, andservices.To register for the event, please click here for online registration form.If you have questions, please contact:Susan Owens at susan.owens@lmunet.edu423-869-6669or NORMA WELLS AT norma.wells@LMUnet.edu423-869-6691.Or Click Here for Online Registration Form

Kaplan Test Prep - Pre-health Newsletter for theUniversity of AlabamaMarch NewsSaying hello to the spring doesn’t just mean warding off hay-fever and preparing for spring breakvacations. Usually, advisors all around the country are encouraging their students to start applyingfor upcoming graduate test dates. This may seem intimidating at first, but with proper planning andan organized test prep schedule, nothing can stand in your way. Use this checklist to map out your journey.Use this guide to start studying today.Use this resource suite to begin your practice in as little as 5 minutes a day.Free On Campus EventsI have a number of workshops, seminars and practice events on campuses throughout thestate. If you are interested in having a Kaplan workshop on your campus, please complete t hisform to select from program options or reach out to me via email atkaren.johnson1@kaplan.com .Partnership DiscountsHave a student group interested in prep or programming options? Kaplan partners with studentorganizations to offer exclusive discounts, scholarships and free programming. We also workwith academic departments and programs to craft customized prep courses for students throughour partnership solutions, please complete the form h ere to receive more information.Need help paying for your course?Don't let financial need stand in the way of accomplishing your goals. Every year, we helphundreds of students who would otherwise not have access to test prep courses step up to thesame starting line as everyone else. Are you eligible? Apply now and get started on your futuretoday. kaptest.com/thestartingline .Recent Med School Pulse Articles: The Hardest Med School Interview Question Where to Find Pre Med Career Guidance Pre-Optometry Experience: Shadowing a DoctorRecent Grad School Insider Articles Practice Makes Purpose: SBAs Share Memories about Boys and Girls Club Get More from Your College Experience Why Writing is the Best Subject You'll Study in College

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Kaplan Test Prep - Pre-health Newsletter for theUniversity of AlabamaDAT/OATFind DAT ClassesFind OAT ClassesDateTimeEventRegistration Link03/11/20174:00P - 6:00PDAT Inside theClassroom: OrganicChemistryClick here03/21/20177:00P - 9:00PDAT BootcampClick herePCATFind PCAT ClassesDateTimeEventRegistration Link03/12/20174:00P - 6:00PInside theClassroom: OrganicChemistryClick here03/18/20173:00P - 5:00PBootcampClick herePlease contact your Graduate Programs Manager, K aren Johnson with questions related to ourcourses or events.

Mar 01, 2017 · * Register with PCAT and schedule with Pearson VUE, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. ** Last day for registering with PCAT and scheduling with Pearson VUE (late fees apply). The “Late Registration and Schedule” deadlin